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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laph Roaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roaig comes to the cage accompanied by The Doors - Alabama song. Sykloni has chosen David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Laph Roaig could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sami Sykloni's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Laph Roaig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykloni moves out of range of the body kick.
Roaig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sykloni to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roaig wants to stand but Sykloni is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykloni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roaig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Roaig keeps moving.
Sykloni is pushing down on Roaig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roaig is fighting to maintain full guard but Sykloni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roaig kicks off Sykloni and gets to his feet.
Roaig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykloni on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roaig misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Sykloni both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Laph Roaig has been cut.
Roaig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roaig blocks a head kick by Sykloni.
Roaig throws a hook but Sykloni avoids it easily.
Roaig looks to land a right hand but Sykloni moved out of range.
Roaig throws a hook but Sykloni blocks it.
Sykloni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykloni avoids the head kick by Roaig.
Sykloni checks a leg kick.
Roaig thuds a left hand into Sykloni's body.
Sykloni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roaig scores with a jab.
It looks like Sami Sykloni has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roaig throws a shot from downtown. Sykloni moves away and avoids it.
Sykloni shoots in for a takedown but Roaig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roaig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roaig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sykloni is looking to slow Roaig down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Roaig.
Sykloni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roaig throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykloni.
Roaig misses with a hook.
Roaig misses with a hook.
Roaig throws a sloppy head kick
and Sykloni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roaig is trying to stand back up but Sykloni is controlling him
Sykloni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni is trying to control. Roaig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sykloni lands a nice short elbow.
Sykloni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sykloni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roaig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykloni is trying to work for a kimura but Roaig is defending well.
Sykloni thows a huge punch but Roaig dodges it nicely.
Roaig wants to get back to his feet.
Sykloni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sykloni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roaig's head.
Sykloni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sykloni trying to control the action but Roaig is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni seems to be working for a kimura but Roaig defends the submission attempt.
Roaig tries to kick Sykloni off in order to stand up. Sykloni Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sykloni wants to control for a moment but Roaig uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sykloni trying to control the action but Roaig is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roaig pushes Sykloni off looking to stand but Sykloni dives back in and keeps control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roaig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sykloni.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roaig's head.
Sykloni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sykloni thows a huge punch but Roaig dodges it nicely.
Sykloni has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sykloni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roaig throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Roaig throws a leg kick but Sykloni moved away.
Laph Roaig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykloni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roaig was covering up waiting for the punch and Sykloni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sykloni tries to free his leg and advance position but Roaig is retaining full guard.
Roaig is looking to stand up but Sykloni isn't so interested in that idea.
Roaig has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sykloni off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Roaig throws a leg kick that misses.
Sykloni throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sykloni.
Sykloni is looking to clinch.
Sykloni cracks Roaig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roaig throws an off balance right hand
and Sykloni counters with a shoot takedown. Roaig fights it but they end up in guard.
Sykloni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roaig's guard.
Sykloni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roaig sees it coming and defends easily.
Sykloni wants to free his trapped foot but Roaig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sykloni trying to control from half guard but Roaig is working away.
Roaig kicks Sykloni off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roaig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roaig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykloni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laph Roaig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roaig throws a hook but Sykloni avoids it easily.
Sykloni rushes Roaig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roaig fails to land.
Sykloni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roaig is trying to push Sykloni away but Sykloni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roaig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Roaig.
Sykloni scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykloni throws a nice looking combination but Roaig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sykloni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sykloni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roaig, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roaig is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Roaig is not content to let Sykloni control the position.
Roaig is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sykloni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roaig, who protects the arm well.
Roaig is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sykloni has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roaig parries the strikes from Sykloni easily there. Sykloni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roaig to escape.
Sykloni looks up at the clock and then as Roaig takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sykloni smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roaig is trying to get back to his feet.
Sykloni working the ground and pound but Roaig is defending the strikes.
Sykloni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roaig keeps working.
Sykloni is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roaig will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roaig tries to escape but Sykloni is in control.
Sykloni trying to control the position but Roaig is working away.
Roaig is pushing Sykloni's head away, looking to escape. Sykloni manages to hold on to the position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sykloni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sykloni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sykloni darts in trying to clinch
and Roaig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sykloni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roaig prevents it.
Sykloni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykloni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roaig is trying to break the clinch but Sykloni has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Roaig.
Sykloni lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Roaig fails to land.
Sykloni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roaig's efforts to push away.
Sykloni blocks a body shot from Roaig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roaig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykloni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roaig's hands.
Roaig throws a sloppy head kick
and Sykloni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roaig won't be happy with that.
Roaig wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Sykloni.
Sykloni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roaig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sykloni prevents Roaig from escaping the position.
Sykloni trying to control the position but Roaig is working away.
Roaig is trying to get back to his feet.
Sykloni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykloni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roaig, who protects the arm well.
Sykloni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roaig managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sykloni.
Roaig throws Sykloni to one side and escapes!
Sykloni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roaig.
Sami Sykloni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykloni swings wildly with an uppercut but Roaig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laph Roaig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sykloni.
Roaig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykloni scores with a shoulder strike.
Roaig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykloni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roaig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roaig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roaig.
Roaig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykloni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roaig misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roaig has had enough of the clinch but Sykloni keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykloni.
Sykloni manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roaig sizes up Sykloni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roaig throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykloni tries to clinch but Roaig moves out of range.
Sykloni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sykloni staying out of range there.
A low kick from Roaig misses
so Sykloni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni stops Roaig from standing up.
Sykloni slips nicely into half guard.
Roaig is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sykloni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
A victorious Sami Sykloni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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